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Boston Heights

Ohio · 1,300 residents · 6.992 sq mi
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Boston Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $319,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 96% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,300
+10%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6539011K1K2K1990201020202024Boston Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,884 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,093
+46%since 2000
from $36,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,138)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(94)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,238)
Black2.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score11%(143)
Diversity Score
11
+39%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston Heights, Ohio?

Boston Heights, Ohio has about 1,300 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Boston Heights, Ohio earns about $92,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Boston Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $319,800, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Boston Heights, Ohio?

About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boston Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston Heights, Ohio?

About 5.5% of people in Boston Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boston Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Boston Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 564 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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